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Justice

November 6, 2000 4:30 PM

JUSTICE--Motor Vehicle Act Amended
Justice Minister Michael Baker today brought back legislation
that could put johns on the street. He introduced amendments to
the Motor Vehicle Act that will allow municipalities to seize
vehicles used in prostitution-related offences.

Justice

November 3, 2000 9:20 AM

JUSTICE--Probate Law Modernized
Nova Scotia's Probate Act, which dates back to 1842, is being
brought into the 21st century. Justice Minister Michael Baker
brought forward major changes to the act designed to simplify and
modernize the probate system.

Justice

November 1, 2000 3:00 PM

JUSTICE--Law School Dean to Conduct Review
Dawn Russell, dean of Dalhousie Law School, has agreed to review
the province's response to incidents of spousal/partner violence.
A recent Justice Department review of the February deaths of Lori
Lee Maxwell and Bruce Allen George of Truro recommended that an
independent assessor review the Framework for Action Against
Family Violence. Ms. Russell will conduct the review with the
assistance of Diana Ginn, an assistant professor at Dalhousie Law
School.

Justice

September 12, 2000 2:00 PM

JUSTICE--Minister Pressing for Better Community Protections
Justice Minister Michael Baker has again pressed the federal
government for criminal law reform to better protect communities
against crime - particularly children, seniors and other
vulnerable groups.

Justice

September 8, 2000 1:23 PM

JUSTICE--Report Examining Justice System's Response Released
The report examining the response of the justice system into the
deaths last February of Lori Lee Maxwell and Bruce Allen George,
in Truro, was released today by Justice Minister Michael Baker.

Justice

July 19, 2000 10:42 AM

JUSTICE--Firearms Licencing System Modified
Experienced firearms owners will now have a simpler option to
meet the safety training requirements outlined in the federal
Firearms Act, Justice Minister Michael Baker announced today.

Justice

July 18, 2000 1:51 PM

JUSTICE--Ontario Police Officers to Conduct External Investigation
Three officers from the Ontario Provincial Police, or OPP, will
conduct the external investigation into the death of James Guy
Bailey. Mr. Bailey died May 17, 2000, while in the custody of the
Cape Breton Regional Police.

Justice

July 10, 2000 10:01 AM

JUSTICE--External Investigation Ordered
An external investigation into the death of James Guy Bailey,
which occurred on May 17, 2000, in the Cape Breton Regional Police
lockup, has been ordered by Justice Minister Michael Baker. The
investigation will be conducted under the Nova Scotia Police Act
by an external police force to be named shortly.

Justice

June 30, 2000 10:18 AM

JUSTICE--A Sober Reminder
Twenty-three people were killed on Nova Scotia's roads in 1999 as
a result of alcohol. Another 422 people were injured. These
sobering statistics are a reminder that drinking and driving
don't mix.

Justice

June 21, 2000 10:00 AM

JUSTICE--Utility and Review Board Appointment Process Changed
The province has changed the way people are appointed to the Nova
Scotia Utility and Review Board. The appointment process,
outlined today by Justice Minister Michael Baker, closely
resembles the model used for provincial judicial appointments.

Justice

June 9, 2000 1:45 PM

JUSTICE--Minister Wants Action
Nova Scotia wants the federal government to take a stronger stand
against home invasions. Justice Minister Michael Baker said the
federal amendments to the Criminal Code identifying home
invasions as an aggravating circumstance in robbery don't go far
enough.